Why Maintaining Gender Norms is Important

When I’m on the dance floor,
I need to know you’re a chick
so I can grab you a drink
and fill your head with sweetness.
I need to know so I can put my hands on you,
twirl you around, and spin you, tip you, make you
walk any which way I want.
I need to know my laughter isn’t
sickening.
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